The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
1992 · Movie · R · 110 min · ★ 6.9
A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn's nanny. Only much later does the infant's mother, Claire Bartel, realize Peyton's true intentions -- to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.
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Details
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-01-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 110 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (1,015 votes)
Themes
- rage and hate
- loss of loved one
- nanny
- destroy
- family's daily life
- infant
- childlessness
- malice
- desire to have children
- kids
- suspenseful
- frightened
Awards & recognition
- MTV Movie Award — Best Villain · 1992
Cast & crew
Annabella Sciorra
as Claire Bartel
Rebecca De Mornay
as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
Matt McCoy
as Michael Bartel
Ernie Hudson
as Solomon
Madeline Zima
as Emma Bartel
Julianne Moore
as Marlene Craven
John de Lancie
as Dr. Victor Mott
- KS
Kevin Skousen
as Marty Craven
Mitchell Laurance
as Lawyer
- JJ
Jane Jones
as Woman in Park
Directed by Curtis Hanson